The Japanese government says the number of people who moved to central Tokyo last year exceeded those who left. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers: Best Tokyo Manji Gang Members, Ranked
The Tokyo Manji Gang, also known as Toman, is a biker gang based in Tokyo, more precisely Shibuya in the World of Tokyo Revengers. It is the main focus of the Tokyo Revengers series, and was founded ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Markets Open Higher
Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday led by a weak yen after Wall Street finished lower due to investor caution ahead of key central bank announcements. ( read original story ...)
NATO chief wants firmer ties with Japan to defend democracy
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, in Japan as part of his East Asia tour, said “our security is closely interconnected” and called for stronger ties with Japan as Russia's war on Ukraine raises ... ( read original story ...)
NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan, says Secretary-General Stoltenberg
NATO will continue to strengthen its partnership with Japan amid the ongoing Ukraine war, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday during a visit to Japan, where he will meet with Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Contracts in Tokyo Olympics bid rigging case totaled $307 million
Around 40 billion yen ($307 million) in negotiated contracts were awarded to firms involved in bid rigging for test events and compet ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as weaker yen lifts exporters
Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday, as the weakening of the yen against the U.S. dollar prompted buying of some export-oriented auto issues. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc strives to lure skilled workers as inflation, labour crunch bite
From inflation allowances to the reskilling of workers, firms in Japan are stepping up efforts to help employees fight rising prices and a labour crunch, even though some cannot afford pay hikes that do more than offset cost-push inflation. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec factory output inches down, retail sales beat forecasts
Japanese factories cut output slightly in December, capping an anaemic final quarter of 2022 for manufacturers hit by stalling global demand and rising costs. ( read original story ...)
‘I was suddenly fired’: Central Japan groups aid foreign workers laid off amid pandemic
Groups in central Japan have been lending a helping hand as more and more foreigners are suddenly laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Should the Tokyo Foods shooter be charged with a hate crime?
Beckjord pulled up in his vehicle to Tokyo Oriental Foods Shop on Reading Road and fired several rounds into the glass with a Glock handgun, according to the criminal complaint. After the first few ... ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo accelerates for 1st time in 3 years
The net population influx into Tokyo accelerated in 2022 for the first time in three years as social and economic activities have picked up in Japan amid receding worries about the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney operator expects eightfold profit jump as fans return
Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land forecasts that net profit will soar more than eightfold for the year ending March 31, the company said Monday, benefiting from more premium services at its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Greece step up security ties as ‘strategic partners’
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, have agreed to strengthen their security, defense and economic ties and pledged to cooperate in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other threats in ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University experts discover microRNA’s impact on inflammation in lupus disease
A group of researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered the impact of microRNA (miRNA) on inflammation in lupus in mice. They identified two miRNAs ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong carriers forced to cancel 150 flights to Japan as country restricts number of planes arriving from city
Cathay Pacific and HK Express will each scrap up to 15 flights per week between February 3 and March 2 to comply with Japanese government’s restrictions. ( read original story ...)